Coordinator for Student Engagement

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Posting Summary

Position Number
6086-0000-0000-929

Classification Title
Student Services Specialist

Working Title
Coordinator for Student Engagement

Division
Student Affairs

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Student Engagement and Leadership is a central hub of activity within the University and Division of Student Affairs. It serves to equip students with critical tools related to leadership development. The department encompasses several opportunities for student engagement including Student Leadership Development, Registered Student Organizations, Campus Activities Board, Student Government Association, the Royal Court, and Fraternity & Sorority Life, New Student Orientation, and the Walter N. & Henrietta B. Ridley Student Center Operations as well as university wide events such as Homecoming, Viking Fest, Winter Homecoming and Week of Welcome.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $33,540.00-$45,000.00 The Coordinator for Student Engagement plays a vital administrative and programming support role within the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL). The primary purpose of this position is to manage the daily operational and administrative functions that contribute to the successful implementation of student engagement initiatives and high-impact programs at Elizabeth City State University. A significant responsibility of the Coordinator includes serving as the administrator for the Ad Astra Reservation System, ensuring timely, efficient, and accurate reservation processing for university events and activities.

In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Coordinator will provide essential support to First-Year Experience programming and signature transitional events such as Week of Welcome, Viking Voyage Orientation, New Student Pinning Ceremony, and Founders Day Weekend. These efforts play a crucial role in supporting the holistic development, retention, and success of new students as they transition into the ECSU community.

The Coordinator will also assist in the planning, execution, and logistical support of university-wide high-impact events, including but not limited to Homecoming, Viking Fest, Viking Showcase, and Blueprint Recruitment Initiatives. This position will contribute to the broader SEAL mission by supporting the areas of Fraternity and Sorority Life, campus recreation and wellness, clubs and organizations, and leadership development.

By managing workflows, supporting staff and student leaders, and ensuring an efficient administrative infrastructure, the Coordinator helps drive student involvement, campus vibrancy, and co-curricular learning outcomes. The position works closely with students, professional staff, faculty, and external stakeholders to enhance the overall student experience at ECSU.